The wait is officially over! Global phenomenon EXO has made a dazzling return, celebrating their 8th full album, ‘REVERXE,’ with a spectacular showcase that left fans, affectionately known as EXO-L, absolutely captivated.
On January 19, the iconic group transformed Kyung Hee University’s Grand Peace Palace into a realm of pure energy for their highly anticipated comeback event. This wasn’t just a performance; it was a grand reunion, a heartfelt celebration shared intimately with their dedicated fandom.
The showcase featured the electrifying debut of their title track, ‘Crown,’ a powerhouse performance showcasing EXO’s signature “SMP style” – powerful, dynamic, and undeniably breathtaking. Fans were also treated to the live rendition of the soulful winter track, ‘I’m Home,’ a song already garnering immense love. Beyond the stunning stages, the members shared fascinating insights into the album’s creation, delightful behind-the-scenes stories, and even engaged in a humorous chat about their bodies potentially ‘reversing,’ injecting the event with their characteristic wit and charm.
From their opening declaration, “We’ve been waiting for today,” it was clear how much this moment meant to them. Speaking about ‘Crown,’ EXO revealed it was a track chosen after deep consideration, signifying “EXO itself,” culminating in the touching statement: “EXO-L is our crown.” They expressed profound gratitude and joy, sharing, “We are proud and happy to be EXO. Now, all that’s left is to enjoy with EXO-L and create beautiful memories.” This heartfelt sentiment resonated deeply, moving every fan in attendance.
The global impact of ‘REVERXE’ has been immediate and phenomenal, asserting EXO’s unshakeable reign across charts worldwide:
- 👑 China: Dominated QQ Music’s Digital Album Sales Chart at #1, achieving “Double Platinum” certification (exceeding 2 million yuan in sales). Also topped the overall and Korean music video charts, and impressively, secured ranks #1 through #9 on Tencent Music’s integrated K-Pop chart across five platforms, alongside #1 on Kugou Music’s Digital Album Sales Chart.
- 🌍 Global: Soared to #1 on iTunes Top Albums Chart in 35 regions and landed in the TOP10 in 48 regions worldwide.
- 🇯🇵 Japan: Claimed #1 on Recochoku Daily Album Ranking and #1 on AWA Real-time Trending Chart.
- 🇰🇷 Korea: Secured #1 on major domestic album charts, including Hanteo Chart’s daily ranking.
As an editor who sees countless comebacks, the sheer dedication and genuine affection EXO showed for their fans at this showcase truly stands out. Their powerful presence combined with such heartfelt words confirms their legendary status and why they continue to captivate the world.
The celebration isn’t over yet! EXO is set to bring the exhilarating ‘Crown’ performances to major music broadcast stages this week:
- 🗓️ January 22: Mnet ‘M Countdown’
- 🗓️ January 23: KBS2TV ‘Music Bank’
- 🗓️ January 24: MBC ‘Show! Music Core’
- 🗓️ January 25: SBS ‘Inkigayo’
We at Hello Korea are thrilled to witness EXO‘s triumphant return and their continued connection with EXO-L globally.
Editor: Emily Park ✨
